Assistant Cook

Cygnet; North Kesteven; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in North Kesteven is looking for a full-time Assistant Cook. You will assist in meal preparation and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen. The role requires catering experience and a food hygiene certificate. Enjoy strong career progression, expert support, and a positive work environment.

Benefits

Strong career progression opportunities

Expert supervision & support

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount savings

Qualifications

• Experience in catering, preferably within a care setting.
• Holder of a food hygiene certificate.
• Enthusiastic and keen to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of balanced meals.
• Perform cooking tasks and other kitchen duties.
• Ensure cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas.
• Maintain personal hygiene to comply with standards.

Skills

Catering experience

Teamwork

Communication

Hygiene standards

Education

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

Broughton House is a 29 bed specialist residential service for adults with severe learning disabilities, autism and behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration.

We are looking for a full time Assistant Cook to assist in the efficient and economic production of quality food whilst ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness are maintained.

You’ll be working 40 hours a week (4x10hr shifts) on a rota basis including weekends and must be a car driver or have your own transport due to the remote location of the home.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.

Your day-to-day...

• Assist in the preparation of balanced, appetising meals
• Perform cooking tasks & other kitchen duties
• Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas & dining room
• Wash utensils, dishes & make sure they are stored appropriately
• Rotate stock & put away all deliveries
• Maintain personal hygiene to comply with Cygnet standards and food hygiene regulations
• Handle, maintain & store kitchen equipment in accordance with Cygnet procedures
• Use chemicals in line with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• Pension scheme
• “Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount savings

You are...

• Experienced in catering, preferably within a care setting
• The holder of a food hygiene certificate, with good personal hygiene standards
• Enthusiastic, keen to learn & an active team member
• Polite & professional, with a positive attitude at all times
• An excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levels
• Diligent & take pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness
• Able to work on your own initiative, as part of a team & under supervision

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.